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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

Here are some examples to inspire your own showerthoughts:

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    • If your topic is in a grey area, please phrase it to emphasize the fascinating aspects, not the dramatic aspects. You can do this by avoiding overly politicized terms such as "capitalism" and "communism". If you must make comparisons, you can say something is different without saying something is better/worse.
    • A good place for politics is c/politicaldiscussion
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[–] WhyIHateTheInternet@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

Marijuana might relieve some of the discomfort of withdrawals but if you're truly addicted it absolutely will not help you get clean on your own. Too many people underestimate the power opiates can have over people. I'm a huge advocate for marijuana but it is not something capable of fixing addiction on its own. I realize by the votes I'm being disagreed with here, but I'm fairly certain it's from people who haven't experienced actual dependence on this shit. That's ok if you don't agree with me. It's my opinion. Only those who have lived through it firsthand can truly understand the absolute hell of addiction. It's why addicts feel so alone. It's impossible to truly relate to it without experiencing it. I smoked weed everyday before, during, and after my 15 years of addiction. It never helped. However, weed is a great alternative to opiates in the first place. It doesn't cause the extreme physical dependence. Which is why it isn't widely offered medically as a solution. Profits in medicine come from treating symptoms, not curing the issue. Plus I missed the original comment and thought he was saying opiates are awesome but he said cannabis. My point remains